Tag Archives: Powell River

Okeover Logging Camp

Posted on March 28, 2013 by OldFart

I was told about this place, oddly enough I have been driving by the enterance to it for years, always looking to the other side. I decided for what ever reason to walk it, which was about a 2 km … Continue reading →

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Stillwater Logging Camp

Posted on February 27, 2013 by OldFart

Stillwater was a logging camp, in its heyday was one of the largest settlements north of Vancouver, its only rival was VanAnda which eventually surpassed it.  Logging in the Stillwater area has been going on since 1890, and even to … Continue reading →

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The Loon Lake – Inland Lake Donkey Camp

Posted on July 23, 2009 by OldFart

On July 19, 2009 I ventured out in the boat on Loon Lake – Inland Lake as I heard about railroad tracks heading into the water at the other end. I suspected that it was the base camp for the … Continue reading →

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The Philips Road, Lang Bay Powell River Railroad link

Posted on July 16, 2009 by OldFart

I was talking to someone the other day and was telling him about the Railcar wheels I had located with a few friends of mine about 3 months ago.  The search began when I went to give someone an estimate … Continue reading →

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The Steam Donkey’s of Chippawaw Bay Powell Lake.

Posted on July 11, 2009 by OldFart

Just to start here, these Steam Donkey’s have been well known to the area residence, its sad to see them just sitting there slowly rotting away, when its part of a Proud History of Powell River. I first went to … Continue reading →

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The Crashed Vintage War Airplane, Powell River British Columbia

Posted on July 11, 2009 by OldFart

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The Forgotton Logging Camp on Powell Lake British Columbia

Posted on July 11, 2009 by OldFart

Where is the Forgotton Logging Camp on Powell Lake? Continue reading →

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Lime Kiln Bay Texada Island British Columbia

Posted on July 10, 2009 by OldFart

Lime Kiln Bay used to be home to a small settlement as well as a Lime Kiln Factory, in the early years my father and his family used to reside there for a short time. Although I have no family pictures … Continue reading →

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The Story of Bernie, the Loco Engineer. Khartoon Lake, Third Lake Lois Lake Powell River BC

Posted on July 9, 2009 by OldFart

Now this story I have heard a few versions of, the location is always within a certain area but never precise, but its funny. I have heard more times that this took place where the Salmon Hatchery is on Third … Continue reading →

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Powell River BC, The Lost Loco of Spring Lake

Posted on July 9, 2009 by OldFart

The lost loco of spring lake, did we find it, or did we find something else Continue reading →

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